Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

Meeting the Challenge...
Serving New Hanover County

The purpose of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is to provide meaningful opportunities for persons age 55 or older to use their life experiences and skills to participate more fully in the life of their community through significant volunteer service.

RSVP Volunteer
Service
Opportunities

RSVP matches the varied interests and
skills of volunteers with community needs
by offering a diversity of volunteer service
opportunities through a wide range of
placements. Eligibility, enrollment, volunteer benefits, and more...

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SHIIP: Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program

The Senior's Health Insurance Information Program is a network of volunteers within the community who are trained to answer your questions about Medicare, Medicare supplements and Part D, extra help eligibility, and long-term care coverage.

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RSVP
Special Needs Registry

The Registry is a computer list of
individuals who live in New Hanover
County and have special physical,
medical or functional disabilities that
would place them at higher risk in an
emergency event such as a hurricane.

Click here for the New Hanover County
Citizens with Special Needs Registration
form in pdf format. En espanol
charscar aqui.

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help to people who cannot afford paid professional assistance. Volunteers help prepare basic tax returns for taxpayers with low-to-middle incomes.

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